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BY NDAHI MARAMA
MAIDUGURI- Sporadic gunshots and explosions, Wednesday evening rocked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.
The incident which started at about 5pm with no end has forced many residents at the outskirts of Giwa Military Barracks, University of Maiduguri community, 202 and 303 housing estates, Dalori quarters, Molai axis scampered for safety, as thousands of people who attempted to flee into the main town were trapped due to blockage of roads and streets by military and men of the Civilian JTF.

File: Scene of the bomb blast at the post office area of Maiduguri in Borno State, yesterday. 17 people died in the blast. Photos: NAN..
Sources said, the attack was launched by suspected members of Boko Haram sect who invaded the city with heavy weapons targeting military formations including 21 Armoured Brigade (Giwa Barracks) that came under deadly attacks last year.
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Pandemonium engulfed the whole city of Maiduguri as residents scampered to safety, not helped by the 7pm-6am curfew in the town.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/breaking-news-multiple-explosions-gunshots-rock-maiduguri/


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